Permits, approved sites, and insider expertise—discover what it takes to plan your wedding in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a permitted local photographer who knows every trail, overlook, and hidden gem.

From getting-ready details to mountain portraits in Elkmont and an intimate ceremony at Parkside Resort’s Sky View Pavilion, Kara & Ajay’s day was relaxed, scenic, and personal. Planned with Simple Bliss Events, their Smoky Mountains celebration paired classic style with sweeping views and candid, joy-filled moments.